Nanjing Foreign Language Volunteer Service Association, initiated by the Nanjing Foreign Affairs Office and registered with the Nanjing Civil Affairs Bureau, is underpinned by a cohort of local volunteers, from foreign language majors and international students at higher institutions to Chinese and foreign individuals as both language experts and public welfare advocates. The Association delivers a diversified range of foreign exchange events, enabling its member volunteers to establish the international presence of Nanjing.

It has recruited a city-wide corp of more than 50 member organizations, including 12 district-level volunteer teams and nearly 20 institutions.

The China Volunteer Service Federation rewards participants with Volunteering Certificates, which can be translated into academic credits and other on-campus awards, as embraced by multiple higher institutions. Each year, the Association recognizes and rewards excellent individuals and organizations, with top-performers offered access to international volunteer service programs.

The Association’s mission is to deliver higher-caliber foreign language service with accurate expressions, and to launch a wide range of accessible foreign exchange programs so that volunteers can do their part.  

Highlight Events

1.Woodpecker Campaign

As part of the greater initiative to improve the language environment in Nanjing, the Woodpecker Campaign has resulted in multiple seminars, aimed at correcting mistranslated public signs across public venues.The effort culminates in a mini-program that finds errors on public signs in Nanjing, under the name Woodpecker Campaign. This envisions to address mistakes identified on public signs written in foreign languages. Notably, selected contributors are awarded as International Language Environment Improvers on a regular basis.

2.A robust presence at various foreign-related activities in Nanjing

This range from high-level receptions, sport events, to exhibitions and cultural events, among others. Meanwhile, the Association hosts capacity-building workshops for international volunteering.

3.An international force for urban development

By assembling a group of foreign nationals based in the city, for instance, international students, schools, business personnel and their family members, the Association presents public volunteering opportunities to these newcomers to Nanjing, who help to build a globally-connected city here.